Why It’s Important for Your Teens to Know Self Defense

With all the talk about cyberbullying and cyberstalking, it’s important to keep one thing in mind: kids can and do get physically attacked.

Don’t get us wrong—we’re huge fans of online safety, and if you have kids you should definitely take steps to protect them from online intimidation
and harassment. (The RCMP has a useful webpage on the topic.)

But whether contact with a predator or bully is initiated online or offline, there’s a chance your kids might need to defend themselves against
a physical attack.

It creates a trusted training environment where your kids will be closely supervised and kept safe

It helps them be active and boosts their confidence

It trains students to recognize dangerous environments and how to avoid or escape them, for example by attracting the attention of a crowd. (We
place great emphasis on avoidance and escaping.)

For scenarios where no exit strategy is available, the program equips kids with the tools to react and successfully defend themselves against
common attacks and hostage or kidnap attempts

What’s more, just like our adult students, your kids will get a chance to progress through the belt system from white all the way to black. (Please note, although recommended, testing is not mandatory.) And if you or other family members are interested in training, we offer family memberships so
you can train just after your kids.

For more information on our youth/teen program and to book a free trial
class, please contact us at: